We Eliminated the State Property Tax

Wednesdays with Walker

We Eliminated the State Property
Tax

This year, in our 2017-19 state budget, we
eliminated the state portion of the property tax. Now, all Wisconsin taxpayers
will see a big zero for the state portion on their property tax bill from 2017
on!

As promised, property taxes will be
lower in 2018 than when we took office in 2010, adding up to nearly $3,000 in
savings for a typical household. In fact, property taxes as a percentage of
personal income are now at their lowest since World War II.

Young couples are better able to afford
their first house and achieve the American Dream. Families have more room to
breathe in their monthly budgets, and can save more to send their kids to
college. Senior citizens on a fixed income have more wiggle room for enjoying
their golden years. Business owners can use their extra money to reinvest in
their growth, create new jobs, and expand our economy.

We believe you know how to spend your
hard-earned money better than the government does. That’s why, throughout
Wisconsin, our property tax relief is putting more money in the pockets of
hardworking taxpayers, so we can work together to make our state a better place
to live and work.

PS: Tag us in a picture of your property tax bill showing the $0.00/-100% for the State of
Wisconsin on Facebook, Twitter, or Instagram – we love to see real change for
real people!

Saving Lives, Creating Jobs, and Removing Barriers to Work

Earlier this week, I signed three bills
into law expanding access to EpiPens to save lives and keep our communities
safe, eliminating the “mining moratorium” to bring family-supporting mining
jobs to the Northland, and removing barriers to work for nurses working across
state lines.

Expanding
Access to EpiPens.When
someone suffers a severe allergic reaction, they need medical attention
immediately: every second counts. That’s why I proudly signed “Dillon’s Law” in
Mishicot High School, allowing trained individuals to carry lifesaving EpiPens
to be used in emergencies. “Dillon’s Law” is named after Dillon Mueller, an
18-year-old Mishicot boy who tragically passed away in 2014 from anaphylactic
shock caused by a bee sting. Dillon’s parents, Angel and George, attended the
bill signing and were instrumental in making this bill a reality, and I thank
them for their work on this potentially lifesaving reform.

Mining
for America.Mining
is a critical component in Wisconsin’s history and identity; the miner is even
on our state’s seal. With this new bill, we’re paying tribute to Wisconsin’s
roots while creating new family-supporting mining jobs and driving economic
growth to the rural Northland, all without compromising our environmental
standards and our rich natural resources.

Removing
Barriers to Work.We’ve
entered Wisconsin into the Enhanced Nurse Licensure Compact, making it easier
for nurses to practice lifesaving medicine across state lines without the
regulatory hassle of acquiring new licenses. This applies to digital and
telehealth services too, so people in rural areas with less access to optimum
healthcare services have more opportunities to get the care they need.

Honoring Wisconsin’s Fallen Heroes

Over the weekend, I had the honor to host
Wisconsin Gold Star families for a reception commemorating our veterans and
service members who have paid the ultimate sacrifice in defense of our nation’s
freedoms.

It’s important to remember, each and every
day, that freedom is not free: it’s paid for by the voluntary hard work and
selflessness of our men and women in uniform.

While our words of gratitude alone will
never be enough to repay their sacrifice, we can attempt to live their example
in our own lives by giving more of ourselves to others and to better our
communities. In doing so, we honor their service and their sacrifice and make
the world a better place for generations to come.

We enjoy sharing all the great news about our state with you. It is an honor to serve as your Governor and represent the people of Wisconsin.